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Krones launches virtual showroom
In response to the ever-changing coronavirus situation, German filling equipment specialist Krones, has launched a virtual exhibition space, one that will remain permanent. A spokesperson for the company said, “Virtual interaction instead of in-person meetings: particularly during the current coronavirus pandemic, new forms of communication are increasingly gaining in perceived importance. This applies not only…
Nestle introduces reusable containers in France
Nestlé SA announced it has partnered with French retailer Carrefour and global circular company Loop to offer reusable containers for its Nesquik cocoa powder, Ricore chicory and coffee drink, and Chocapic Bio cereals. The transition to reusable containers is part of Nestlé’s broader initiative to reduce packaging through the use of alternative packaging delivery systems.…
Miltec UV recognised for best business practices in Covid perseverance
The Center for Global Business (CGB) at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business have recognised Miltec UV for its business practices during the Covid pandemic via a “Maryland Business Adapts” roundtable event that will take place this spring. The event will feature a total of five Maryland-based exporting firms for their best practices…
Campbell’s Shepparton plant benefits from multi-million-dollar investment
An $8 million into Campbells Shepparton facility is expected to enable the production of an extra 16.5 kilograms of soup and stock with a 30% increase in production volume likely in the next 12 months. The plant has been operating in Shepparton for nearly 60 years, producing soups, stocks and juices for a number of…
100% Italian Organic Beer launches in Crown Cans
To commemorate the opening of the world’s first green retail park dedicated to the theme of Respect for nature, Italian craft brewer Baladin has launched “Nazionale”, an authentic Italian organic beer packaged in cans from Crown Bevcan Europe & Middle East. Following the motto “from duty to beauty”, Green Pea retail park, located in Turin,…
Can Makers celebrate 85th anniversary of the beer can
The Can Makers association is celebrating the 85th anniversary of the beer can, launching its limited edition Canniversary Ale in partnership with Felinfoel Brewery, the first in the world to can craft ale. It follows news that sales of cans are booming, the pandemic accelerating what was already notable growth and driving demand to record highs.…
Ardagh announces new beverage can plant in Ohio
Ardagh Group has announced the recently completed purchase of a facility in Huron, Ohio, that it will convert into a manufacturing plant producing infinitely recyclable beverage cans and ends. The facility will begin production in late-2021. Ardagh’s Huron facility will initially consist of three can production lines, together with ends capacity, and will generate approximately…
INX Brasil merger paves way for South America expansion in 2021
INX International has announced that all its South American business has officially merged with parent corporation INX do Brasil. This process provides a stronger direct approach for INX products in the South American market, including acquisitions, branch establishment and future investments, as well as expansion plans for 2021. INX began operations in South America four…
Tender offer announced for food & beverage equipment supplier CFT
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc., an industry-leading automation solutions provider, has announced its intention to acquire, by way of a voluntary public tender offer, CFT S.p.A. The tender offer of €4.60 per share represents a total equity value of €88 million and a total enterprise value of €166 million (~C$260 million). “This is a highly…
Crown reels in third award for Fishers gin pack
CROWN Aerosols and Promotional Packaging Europe has won this year’s MPMA Best in Metal Award for its speciality pack for Fishers Gin. Fishers Gin has achieved a hat trick of accolades this year having received the Metal Pack of the Year – Promotional, Decorative & General Line at the UK Packaging Awards in November after being crowned the Can of the Year by The Canmaker magazine earlier this autumn. The Best in Metal Award is selected by MPMA from shortlisted…
